> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-yigang · updated 2026-11-02

# Wang Yigang (b. 1961)

## What is Wang Yigang’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Wang Yigang at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,353 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,740–$11,790, n=6). The auction record is $100,000 for Abstract H4 (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract H4, 2016 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | Abstract H3, 2016 | Oil paint | $75,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 3 | Towards Victory | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $73,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Abstract H1, 2016 | Oil paint | $64,924 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Abstract N3, 2014 | Oil paint | $57,418 | Phillips | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | T24, 2019 | Oil paint | $56,700 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | H8, 2015 | Oil paint | $47,500 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2022 | Oil paint | $38,100 | Phillips | Jul 2023 |
| 9 | Free Taiwan No.1, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 10 | Abstract H5, 2016 | Oil paint | $36,409 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $17,070 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $36,955 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $9,725 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Wang Yigang is a Chinese artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $13,298.

A work by Wang Yigang sold in 2025 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wang Yigang work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yigang work is $13,298.

The median Wang Yigang painting sells for $20,915 across 26 lots.

The median Wang Yigang work on paper sells for $1,628 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $20,915 | $100,000 | 83.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,628 | $1,628 | — | 2024-08-27 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,880–$13,931 | $10,521 | $33,316 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $24,165–$57,059 | $37,500 | $100,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $75,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,628 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Wang Yigang worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wang Yigang work is $13,298. The median Wang Yigang painting sells for $20,915 across 26 lots. The median Wang Yigang work on paper sells for $1,628 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Wang Yigang painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wang Yigang painting is $20,915.

### What is Wang Yigang's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Wang Yigang painting is $100,000.

### What is the average price of a large Wang Yigang painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Wang Yigang painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $37,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Wang Yigang painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wang Yigang painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Wang Yigang's auction record?

Wang Yigang's auction record is $100,000, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Wang Yigang auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wang-yigang (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.